Windley Classic 22 Buyer's Guide
The Windley Classic 22 is a small American trailerable cruiser designed by Stuart Windley and built by Classic Yachts starting in 1989, with production now closed. On the used market it presents as a 21-foot-67-inch coastal cruiser with a retractable centerboard and an outboard motor, aimed at buyers who want a boat they can tow, launch, and camp aboard without the overhead of a fixed-keel inboard design.
Layouts on the Used Market
Windley Classic 22 boats carry the same 21-foot-67-inch hull with an 8-foot beam and a cabin conceived as a coastal cruiser. The retractable centerboard gives a retracted draft of 1.67 feet for trailering and a extended draft of 4.92 feet under sail, so check that the board in any example moves freely and the trunk is dry. The outboard motor means no inboard compartment to survey, but confirm the transom mount is sound.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The design uses an outboard motor for propulsion, leaving the hull interior open for cabin space. Trailerable nature means a roadworthy trailer is essential equipment.
What to Inspect
The Classic 22 has a solid fiberglass hull and deck with wood trim, so check the wood trim for rot at joints and the solid laminate for old gelcoat crazing. The fixed stub keel with retractable centerboard means the trunk and pivot hardware deserve attention: confirm the board moves freely and the trunk shows no staining that would signal water ingress. With an outboard engine type, inspect the transom mount and wiring for corrosion.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Windley Classic 22 boats appear on the open market without documented regional concentration.
- Confirm centerboard trunk is dry and free
- Check wood trim for rot at joints
- Test outboard mount and wiring
- Verify trailer suitability for 2,300 lb
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2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 22 | 23.83' | $ 6,500 | 79 | 22 |
| Hurley 22 | 22' | $ 3,384 | 15 | 5 |